So I put myself on a spending ban throughout the end of October/November and as I’m sat at my laptop twiddling my thumbs thinking about a post to write, it’s come to my attention that I’ve failed. Drastically. Technically, I’ve not really been buying much at all but my boyfriend has been splurging a little bit on me which when we put all our money together for bills etc, it still counts as failing no spend November! So I don’t feel as awful for all of these purchases, I thought I’d throw them together for a blog post and make it worth while!
Rimmel The Only 1 Matte in 700 ‘Trendsetter’ and Rimmel Lasting Finish Lipstick by Kate Moss in 55 ‘My Nude’
These two lipsticks are basically exactly the same colour except one is matte (£6.99)and one has a bit more of a glossy finish to it (£6.49). I love nude lipsticks and these two just stood out to me and when I put it on (as soon as I got home after buying it) I decided they’re both the perfect ‘your lips but better’ shade. Can we also just talk about the Kate Moss rose gold packaging? I was sold as soon as I saw it! I’m a sucker for nude lipsticks as I’m too scared to leave my comfort zone and go bolder than a pink, so these are perfect!
Makeup Revolution ‘Redemption’ Iconic Smokey Palette
Speaking of stepping out of comfort zones, I’m not an eyeshadow person. I don’t know how to apply it to my overly hooded eyelids (if you have any tips or tutorials, please let me know!!). I bought this because it’s a gorgeous palette of neutral shades with a few shimmery and lighter shades as well, which as expected from a smokey palette – would create the perfect smokey eye look. This was only £6, so it was an absolute steal!
Makeup Revolution Ultra Shadows in ‘Beyond Flawless’
Again, I thought if I had a few eyeshadow palettes it would encourage me to give them a try. This palette is basically the same as Redemption except there’s a lot more choice and loads more lighter shades! I feel like lighter shades would work better on hooded eyelids rather than heavy dark eye make up so I’ll start forcing myself to try them out as they’re too beautiful to sit and look pretty! This palette was only £8.
Makeup Revolution Highlight Palette ‘Highlight’
I mentioned this palette in my October favourites after only having it a few days. When I saw this I couldn’t walk away without owning it! Highlight is a very new part of my make up routine and for years I’ve only ever had the Soap and Glory ‘Glow All Out’ but never really used it. A couple of weeks ago I had the sudden urge to highlight the crap out of my face so I bought this and I’ve never looked back! I’m literally obsessed with this palette, which only took £8 out of my pocket! It has 3 gorgeous shades, but of course my favourite is the frosty white one. Makeup Revolution have a lot of really great palettes and I would urge everyone to check them out! I’ve not looked at much else from them apart from palettes so I definitely need to!
L’Oreal Paris Blush Sculpt in 201 ‘Soft Rosy’
I used to use blush years and years ago when I didn’t know how to use make up properly and as soon as bronzing and contouring was a thing, I said bye bye to blush. During the summer months my face lacks any blush like pigmentation so I purchased this as it has a trio of shades that are all equally lovely. Bright pink blush is no longer my thing and these shades all swirled together complement my skin tone perfectly, however I do try to avoid the pink and just catch the other two. This was £7.99 from Superdrug.
L’Oreal Paris Brow Artist Genius Kit in Medium to Dark
I also mentioned this in my October favourites. My brows are super important to me because when I get stressed or anxious (which normally come hand in hand) I pull on my eyebrows until they fall out, which caused me to have naked brow patches. For a good few years now I’ve used Soap & Glory brow products and they’ve been fab, but I fancied a change so when I saw this little kit I picked it up and have used it every day since. I have naturally blonde hair and my eyebrows are pretty light too, but I like to go for a darker brow look! The little tweezers inside are also the best tweezers I have ever used, and for £9.99 I’m a very happy chap!
Zoella Sweet Inspirations Body Mist
Once again, another product that was previously mentioned. I love this scent, it’s super sweet and yummy which is perfect for me because I hate floral scents. The smell doesn’t last long at all but a quick freshen up is delightful! For £8 I’m sure there’s a lot more choice of sweet smells that can last longer, but I had to give in to the temptation there and then!
Makeup Revolution Flat Contour Brush
The rose gold made me buy it. That’s all I have to say. Also, I don’t think that you can ever have too many make up brushes – especially if they’re rose gold! It matches my new Rimmel lipstick too, not that I use them together but I feel like it justifies it a little bit. Does it? The cream one is just a cheap one I picked up from Wilkinson’s so I could experiment with eyeshadow.
Light Box
I’ve been eyeing this up for ages in New Look and since seeing so many more people using them I just had to buy one! I was waiting for it to go down in price but got too impatient and picked it up anyway. I’m too weak to say no.
James Arthur Back From The Edge
I adore James Arthur. Loved him on X Factor, loved his first album (it was actually my go-to album from the day it was released for a full year afterwards). When James disappeared from the music scene for a while I was gutted, so for him to come back with Say You Won’t Let Go (now mine and my boyfriends ‘song’ as the first verse was basically how we met/the start of our relationship), it was only a must for me to buy the whole album! I don’t buy albums any more, I normally just listen to songs on spotify or youtube etc, but this is one I needed to have a physical copy of and boy I’m glad I did!
Bedding
I’m sure the whole way through this post you’ve been wondering “Ashley, what is your background image?!” Well, my friends, that is my new bedding. How stinking adorable is it?! I got it from Asda for £16 and as soon as I clapped eyes on it, it was coming home with me. It has foxes on one side and hedgehogs on the other. It’s stupidly soft and I’ve slept the cosiest I’ve slept in a while since having it!
That just about sums up all of the naughty purchases I (or my boyfriend) have made this month! Turns out, I just can’t resist rose gold packaging, nude lipsticks or new bedding. Who knew?!
Have you made any naughty purchases this month?
XO
Ashley
Haha, I’m exactly the same! I need to start saving money instead of spending it. But amazing purchases, love it xx
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I’m supposed to be saving too, but it’s just sooo hard! xo
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ohhh love it!! I told myself I wouldnt splurge on Black Friday and I did ahaha!! It is so hard to save! Great products! xox
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Somehow I managed to avoid Black Friday… kind of had to after splurging! xo
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hahah i love this! I am so bad with saving my money and trying to stop myself from spending money like crazy! love this post! x
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I wish I was better with saving too haha! Luckily I avoided black friday so I kind of made up for it! xo
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ahh same! I thought i was the only one aw! x
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It’s a shame you think you failed your no-spend period but these are some great purchases, plus that bedding is so cute!
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It could have been a lot worse, admittedly! The bedding was not staying behind, it’s fr too adorable to be sat on a shelf! xo
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I don’t blame you for failing haha, all these products are gorgeous! I really want to try out the lipsticks and the Beyond Flawless palette!
Hannah | alongsidehannah.blogspot.co.uk
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I’m glad my purchases are justified! I would highly recommend the lipsticks, they are gorgeous and just glide on! xo
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Your bedding is adorable! I wouldn’t say you failed at no spending because that’s a pretty high expectation for the month. You obviously got things that you’re going to use and love so that isn’t bad. It’s terrible to spend money on items you never use and that is a fail! (:
Single Vegas Girl
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I think the bedding is my favourite purchase! I never thought of it like this to be honest, I guess you’re right! I don’t feel as guilty now, thank you! xo
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Loved this post! x
http://www.izzieslife.co.uk/2016/11/my-sunday-routine.html
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Thank you! xo
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I feel you! I’ve tried to cut down on my spending but in the last 4 days I’ve spent just over £100 on Christmas presents and little things for myself! http://abivincentshome.blogspot.co.uk
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Buying prezzies for others is justified, but prezzies for myself is not so justifiable! Sometimes it’s nice to treat yourself too though! xo
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haha I love this post!! That highlight palette is well worth breaking your spending ban for, its one of my all time favourites!!
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I wish I knew about that palette sooner, I’ve used it every day since it really is incredible!! xo
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Isn’t it!! The pigmentation is just amazing for the price! X
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As soon as I swatched it it went straight in my basket of goodies! Xo
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I love love love ASDA bedding, I wish there was a store near me! Those foxes are just adorable and the quality looks good too! I’m a big fan of those light boxes as well but I haven’t caved and invested yet – they look ace as blog photo props! Thanks for sharing your purchases m’lovely ❤️
Abbey ✨ http://www.abbeylouisarose.co.uk
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I’ve just moved back to a town that has an Asda (I’ve lived without one for 3 years!) and they’ve definitely stepped up their bedding/homeware! I wish I could have resisted the light box but I figure it will work well for my blog!
XO
Ashley
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The bedding was worth it imo :p I need to ban myself from spending too.
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I’ve never loved bedding like I have this before ❤️
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Love this post, and idea! Wish I had the willpower to do this! Obsessed with the bedding!! 😍
Karina | http://karinahearts.com
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Thank you! It’s so hard not to spend money, I figure that although I still bought myself some bits I didn’t buy as much as I normally do! Xo
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I really want to try the Zoella scents! Does she sell those in the U.S? Also awesome for you trying to cut spending this time of year. -JustRere
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Honestly I’m not sure, but I’d like to think so as she’s clearly very popular in the US! Xo
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Yes I live here and I LOVE Zoella
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Hey, you did pretty well if this is all you bought in October/November! (PS: I buy wayyyy too many things, so maybe my judgment is a bit off 😂😂). I absolutely LOVE rose gold everything, so that purchase is totally understandable, and the lightbox is just so fun!
Xoxo
Emily
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Haha normally I buy way more than this so it’s kind of a success that I bought so little! Honestly, anything rose gold is a big yes from me! Xo
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Arghh I’m always on a spending ban, got too many bills! I do love that bedding set though! X
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Bills are the worst thing about adult life! It’s just gorgeous isn’t it?! xo
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I never knew their was so many bills honestly! X
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Love those eyeshadow palettes 😍😍
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They’re so pretty! I just have no idea where to begin with applying it to hooded eyelids! xo
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A no spend month is such a good idea! The James Arthur album is amazing x
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I tried my best – some things are just too tempting! And right?! It’s the best album I’ve heard in a while! xo
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I’m the same with anything rose gold I just grab it haha! Some good picks lovely x
Terri
http://www.c0yoteugly.blogspot.com
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I don’t know what it is about rose gold it’s just so beautiful and tempting! xo
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I loved everything in this post, we have very similar taste! beautiful products, definitely adding them to my wishlist! the brushes and highlight are dreamy! x
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I’m glad! I’d recommend all of these products, all budget friendly as well – even when on a spending ban! The highlight is absolutely gorgeous! xo
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I’ve been wanting to see someones review on the Revolution highlighting palette! I’m definetley going to have to look into getting it now. Loved the post
Soph
http://www.planetwhispers.blogspot.com
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The highlight palette is my favourite make up purchase, the shades are absolutely gorgeous! Highly recommend xo
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In all honesty, those buys were probably worth it – and I could never do a buying ban, so cuddos to you for even getting as far with it as you did!
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That’s how I justify it, by telling myself I’ll get good use out of the stuff! I’m glad I did it, definitely saved a little bit of money! xo
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I understand the spending ban fail oh so well! Books are always my weakness, especially when there is a good deal, haha.
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Yes books are awful to ruin spending bans! I went through a phase of buying books every day so now I have a whole collection I need to read! xo
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Those highlighting palettes look absolutely gorgeous! I mean… who could resist?!
Morgan // http://www.justmorgs.com
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The highlight palette was definitely the best make up purchase – it’s truly stunning! xo
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ahah I feel you ! I am exactly the same ! Trying to save money and the minute after ordering takeaway or convincing myself that I need the pamper hamper kit from Zoella ahah xx corinne from Corinne & kirsty
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Oh if I was to include takeaways in this blog post I’d be mortified! So embarrassing how much money is spent on them! xo
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I always tell myself to save money, until something I really want comes along! Then I regret it later but all of it was so worth the buy.
-Ashley
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Or when something goes on sale etc! Temptation is too much! xo
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I could never put myself on a spending ban im addicted to shopping 🙈 You have brought some lovely things xxx
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That was the exact reason I had to go on a spending ban – it was getting too much! Thank you xo
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Ha attempting spending bans is the story of my life!! It’s too hard
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I didn’t think it would be as hard as it was! xo
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I think that around Christmas time is the worst time to go on a spending ban because of all the amazing festive collections and deals! So I can’t blame you for failing the ban! Those highlighters look gorgeous 🙂
Sarah | What Sarah Writes | Giveaway
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I never even thought about the Christmas collections and deals – I really should have seen the fail coming! The highlight is honestly insanely good! xo
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Aw bless you, at least you didn’t go too crazy with the spending, and thanks for the post reviewing the products ;D
I adore the bedding, I personally would have it on the hedgehog side as I adore the little guys :’) the makeup revolution pallete looks really good though 🙂 xx
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I am impressed with how little I bought compared to usual! I do love the hedgehog side but the fox side just speaks to me – I absolutely adore it! My boyfriend is currently arguing with me and wants it on the hedgehog side haha. Makeup Revolution has really stepped up their palette game! xo
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I put myself on a spending ban in October and November too hahaha
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Did you do better than I did? 🙈 xo
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If you count the 1000 times I went out to eat no….but I didn’t buy “things” until today 😅😆
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Definitely not counting takeaways or meals out… that’d be far too embarrassing! Xo
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Great post!!!
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I would fail at this too!
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It was worth the try, but it was definitely a big fat fail! xo
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Hahah when I tell myself to save I always end up spending more! I love that light box and the Rose gold packaging on the lipsticks xx
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Right?! I can never have savings because I’ll save for so long before a huge splurge! Anything rose gold must come home with me, it’s a rule haha xo
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I started reading this when you first uploaded it but Willow woke up so I only just remembered to read the end of it!! I am so obsessed and in love with James Arthur its probably borderline creepy and I’ve just added yet another highlight to purchase on my never ending list of Highlight Must Haves…its becoming a problem. I just want to own them all! Also that bedding is the cutest thing I have ever seen,but I vote Fox side!!
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Oh isn’t James Arthur brilliant?! I’m so so so glad he’s returned from his little break with this album, it’s insanely good! I highly recommend this highlight! 3 options and it was quite cheap really… definitely gives a great glow! I did try the hedgehog side but soon reverted back to the fox side, it’s far too stinking cute! xo
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I can relate to this so much . Thank God for boyfriends . Saving is essiential , something I must get better at . Great read!
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